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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,628, 29,444.52 and 7,146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,628, 29,444.52 and 7,146.10 is: 10,720.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,628 : 29,444.52 = 7,146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,628/29,444.52 = 7,146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,628x = 29,444.52 × 7,146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,628x = 210,413,484.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,413,484.37/19,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,720.07

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